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2018 Acura TLX Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2018 Acura TLX, 16% of its 95 total complaints, at a median 60,500 miles. Two related recalls exist: 19V060000 (fuel injection ECU software) and 23V858000 (fuel pump module replacement).

Fuel System complaints
15
16% of 95
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
60,500 mi
Related recalls
2

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Fuel pump module fails, in some cases around 55,000 miles, causing the car to stall while driving.
  • Vehicle hesitates or momentarily loses power when the accelerator is pressed, then responds erratically.
  • Engine and fuel system trigger recall-related warnings, with owners reporting the car shuts off unexpectedly.
  • Intermittent jerking and hesitation during acceleration, sometimes starting around 20 mph in economy mode, with surging while idling.
  • Some owners report recall repairs did not resolve stalling, with the fuel pump issue recurring after service.
  • Owners report confusion over recall coverage, with VINs sometimes excluded despite showing the same fuel pump symptoms.

When 2018 Acura TLX fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint May 30, 2019, latest Jun 6, 2026.

2018 Acura TLX fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2019Dec 2021Jan 2024May 2024Sep 2024Jan 2025May 2025
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2019 to Jun 2026; peak Jan 2024 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2018 Acura TLX

  1. NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

  2. NHTSA 19V060000Jan 29, 2019Fuel System437,032 vehicles

    Fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

    Risk: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.

Fuel System complaints by TLX model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20120 (0%)
  2. 201521 (6%)
  3. 201613 (12%)
  4. 201710 (14%)
  5. 201815 (16%)
  6. 201927 (29%)
  7. 202017 (27%)
  8. 20216 (9%)
  9. 20220 (0%)
  10. 20230 (0%)
  11. 20241 (20%)
  12. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2018 Acura TLX have?
NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2018 TLX, which is 16% of all 95 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2018 Acura TLX?
Yes. Recall 19V060000 covers a fuel injection ECU software update for particulate buildup, and recall 23V858000 covers replacement of the fuel pump module.
At what mileage do 2018 TLX fuel system problems typically appear?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 60,500 miles for fuel system complaints on this model year.
Did fuel system problems cause any crashes or fires in the 2018 TLX?
No. NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these fuel system complaints.
Do the fuel pump recalls fully fix the stalling issue?
Some owners reported in NHTSA complaints that stalling continued even after the fuel pump recall repair was completed.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.